Building Gaskin Electric: How Chris and Lean Lead With Faith, Grit, and Growth

Electrical work is often the last thing noticed on a job site, but it is the first thing missed when it is not done right. Behind the wires, conduits, and deadlines is a story of resilience, faith, and a husband-and-wife team who built their company by refusing to settle.In this episode of Construction Hot Takes, we sit down with Chris and Lean Gaskin, the leaders of Gaskin Electric. Their journey began with a layoff two weeks before Christmas, while navigating a pregnancy and their young son’s cancer diagnosis. What could have ended their story became the start of a business built on courage, hard lessons, and relentless determination.Since then, Chris and Lean have grown Gaskin Electric to more than 20 employees, tackling complex projects across Georgia and beyond. From moving states to shutting down and restarting their company, to balancing leadership as spouses and parents, their story is about building not just a business but also a stronger marriage and family along the way.In this episode, you will hear:● Chris’s journey from the trades to starting Gaskin Electric after a layoff● How their son’s health battle shaped their outlook and priorities● Why moving to Georgia became a turning point for growth● The lessons learned about management, estimating, and running projects● How they balance being both spouses and business partners● The three biggest takeaways from building their company: become a good businessman, find the right accountant and insurance partner, and never settleIf you are looking for a raw and real story about building a construction business with grit, faith, and family at the center, this episode is for you.#Construction #ElectricalContractor #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #FamilyBusinessCheck out our whole catalog of Construction Hot Takes episodes on our website! https://ascentconsults.com/construction-hot-takes-podcast/Interested in learning how Ascent's consulting services could potentially help improve your business's operations? 📈Click here to schedule a free 30-minute consultation with one of our expert construction consultants: https://info.ascentconsults.com/meetings/acooper/30-minute-performance-consultationFollow Ascent Consulting on social media! 🤳LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ascent-consulting-inc-/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ascentconsult/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ascentconsults/X: https://x.com/ascentconsults/Subscribe to our YouTube channel for alerts on our new episodes!https://www.youtube.com/@constructionhottakes